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My first buck
« on: October 19, 2014, 10:08:46 PM »
Got my first buck on the last day of the season. I never gave up but I was starting to think that i was going to eat my tag wich i thought was ok because it was my first season and im still learning. Then i came over a hill and what do you know this buck was standing right in front of me about 200 yards. I check him out to make sure he was legal and the whole time it felt like my heart was pumping in my throat. When i saw he was a shooter it made things worse. Got my rifle up and i could barely keep it steady. He must have smelled me because he looked up strait at me and then began to walk away. I hold my breath Pull the trigger and i nailed him right in the lungs. Saw him start to buckle walked 10 yards and that was it. What a rush never experienced anything like that in my life. I hunted hard for this buck and am so glad i did. This will be something ill never forget. Couldnt have ever done it on my own though. Thanks to my buddys that helped me out and to the ones on this forum that helped me out aswell. I appreciate it greatly.  :IBCOOL:

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Re: My first buck
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2014, 10:10:45 PM »
Nice buck bud. Way to go 👍😀


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Re: My first buck
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2014, 10:21:07 PM »
Great!

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Re: My first buck
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2014, 10:28:33 PM »
Well done Big E :tup:
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Re: My first buck
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2014, 11:12:04 PM »
Bravo!  :tup:
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Re: My first buck
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2014, 11:17:51 PM »
nice one

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Re: My first buck
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2014, 11:27:01 PM »
Congratulations! 

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Re: My first buck
« Reply #7 on: October 20, 2014, 05:15:10 AM »
Good job Big E.

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Re: My first buck
« Reply #8 on: October 20, 2014, 06:26:41 AM »
Way to suck it up & get the job done BigE.  Sounds like you are learning a lot, and doing things the right way.  Looks like you have the makings of a fine sportsman.  Congrats, that's a darned good buck!   :tup:

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Re: My first buck
« Reply #9 on: October 20, 2014, 06:31:01 AM »
Nice! Congrats on your buck. Sounds like a great hunt.
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Re: My first buck
« Reply #10 on: October 20, 2014, 06:32:13 AM »
Well done.  :tup:
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Re: My first buck
« Reply #11 on: October 20, 2014, 08:39:04 AM »
Good Job BigE!!
Love to hear a new guy experiencing that "big rush"!!  That's what keeps us looking forward to that next adventure.  I've been at it for nearly 60 years and still get that same rush.   Love it.

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Re: My first buck
« Reply #12 on: October 20, 2014, 08:43:25 AM »
good job, congrats on a fine 1st buck  :tup:
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Re: My first buck
« Reply #13 on: October 20, 2014, 08:48:32 AM »
wooho..congrats on your 1st buck

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Re: My first buck
« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2014, 08:52:08 AM »
Nicely done BigE. :tup:
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Re: My first buck
« Reply #15 on: October 20, 2014, 09:11:39 AM »
Great job hunter!!!!

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Re: My first buck
« Reply #16 on: October 20, 2014, 09:13:14 AM »
Very cool congrats!  :tup:
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Re: My first buck
« Reply #17 on: October 20, 2014, 09:17:03 AM »
He looks great!
Congrats!  :tup:
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Re: My first buck
« Reply #18 on: October 20, 2014, 09:26:56 AM »
Right on  :tup:

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Re: My first buck
« Reply #19 on: October 20, 2014, 09:31:02 AM »
Congrats on your first buck.  To bad you couldn't bottle up that "big rush" and sell it.  People would understand one more piece about hunting.  Outdoors, the hard work, the scenery, clearing your head and the possible harvest.   :tup:
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Re: My first buck
« Reply #20 on: October 20, 2014, 09:53:45 AM »
Thank you to all. The experience, the scenery, the rush and the opportunity to be out there makes me thankful to be alive.

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Re: My first buck
« Reply #21 on: October 20, 2014, 10:00:48 AM »
It's like a drug.....now you've had a taste.......planning next years hunt yet?  :chuckle:

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Re: My first buck
« Reply #22 on: October 20, 2014, 10:31:46 AM »
He's a beaute! well done, BigE.  :tup:
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Re: My first buck
« Reply #23 on: October 20, 2014, 11:34:21 AM »
Congrats on your first deer! 

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Re: My first buck
« Reply #24 on: October 20, 2014, 11:47:08 AM »
Congratulatiions! Way to gut it out when the going gets tough. Perseverance has got me more animals than anything else that I can point to... Keep up the good work!
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Re: My first buck
« Reply #25 on: October 20, 2014, 12:14:37 PM »
Nice going!

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Re: My first buck
« Reply #26 on: October 20, 2014, 12:29:52 PM »
congrats !!!!   :tup:

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Re: My first buck
« Reply #27 on: October 20, 2014, 12:46:34 PM »
Good job BigE.!!!!! Way to stay focused and get er done! :tup:
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Re: My first buck
« Reply #28 on: October 20, 2014, 06:46:46 PM »
H2o havent started planning for next years hunt since im still planning and hoping to find a spike elk this season. After that the planning for next year will be next for sure.

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Re: My first buck
« Reply #29 on: October 20, 2014, 06:49:52 PM »
Way to go.  Dandy first buck.  Are ya hooked now?

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Re: My first buck
« Reply #30 on: October 20, 2014, 06:56:33 PM »
Congrats  :tup:

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Re: My first buck
« Reply #31 on: October 20, 2014, 07:48:52 PM »
Great job! :tup:
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Re: My first buck
« Reply #32 on: October 20, 2014, 08:38:14 PM »
congrats, your hooked now  :tup:
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Re: My first buck
« Reply #33 on: October 20, 2014, 09:46:22 PM »
Yes difinetly hooked. Cant wait til next year.

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Re: My first buck
« Reply #34 on: October 21, 2014, 12:22:03 AM »
Nice job :tup:
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